Duncan Aviation is pleased to announce that the company has been granted Base Maintenance authorization on Embraer Legacy 450 and 500 aircraft. This new Embraer Executive Jets authorization allows Duncan Aviation to offer full maintenance support and service for all scheduled maintenance events on these aircraft models. “We’re delighted that an OEM of Embraer Executive […]
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RANS S-20LS Raven Gets FAA Approval as Factory-Built SLSA
The FAA has signed off, and RANS Designs will now supply the Raven, factory-built and ready to fly, with engines from 80 to 180hp, as a SLSA. The S-20LS Raven carries pricing starting at $119,000. (Photo: Awarding the acceptance paperwork. Left to right are Tony Dopita, Assembly Forman; Randy Schlitter, CEO RANS Designs; Derrick Jones, […]
North Dakota Airports Recognized as Airports of the Year
Two airports in North Dakota were recognized at last week’s Upper Midwest Aviation Symposium held in Bismarck, as this year’s Commercial Service and General Aviation Airport of the Year. The Jamestown Regional Airport received the “2015 Commercial Service Airport of the Year” award and the Dunn County Airport received the “2015 General Aviation Airport of […]
GAMA APPLAUDS FAA RELEASE OF DRAFT RULE TO IMPLEMENT THE SMALL AIRPLANE REVITALIZATION ACT
General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) President and CEO Pete Bunce today issued the following statement about the FAA’s publication of the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) directed by the Small Airplane Revitalization Act of 2013: “With today’s issuance of the NPRM, GAMA commends the FAA for taking the next important step toward revitalizing the outdated […]
Bell Helicopter Announces Able Aerospace Services as New Service Center
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced Able Aerospace Services, located in Mesa, Arizona, as Bell Helicopter’s newest Service Center. Recently acquired by Textron Aviation, Able provides component repairs, component exchanges and replacement parts, among other support and service offerings for commercial rotorcraft and fixed-wing aircraft customers around the world. This industry leading […]
MAG, Inc. Continues Maintenance Support for Maryland State Police
MAG, Inc. announced they are performing back-to-back, four-year inspections for the Maryland State Police (MSP) fleet of AW139s. One aircraft recently departed MAG’s Northeast Philadelphia facility (PNE) and work has begun on the next aircraft. MAG, Inc. performed the first four-year inspection for MSP in five weeks at their PNE facility. MAG is an FAA […]
Passero Associates Hires Youssef Elzein as Senior Project Manager, Airport Group
Passero Associates announced that Youssef Elzein, PE has joined the Dayton Office as a Senior Project Manager in the Airport Group. Elzien has more than 30 years of diversified experience in Airport project planning, design and analysis, and in Construction and Project Management. Elzein, prior to joining Passero, served as Project Manager at KLH Engineers, […]
Hartzell Teaches A&Ps How to Evaluate and Repair Minor Damage to Composite Propellers
Hartzell Propeller has created a series of how-to videos and a new field repair manual describing how to evaluate and repair Hartzell’s structural composite propeller blades when they suffer minor damage. A true composite propeller is made from carbon fiber or Kevlar. “Unlike aluminum or wooden blades, Hartzell’s composite propeller blades can be restored to […]
CAC Chair Receives Laurence P. Sharples Award from AOPA
Elliot Sanders, Citizen Advisory Council (CAC) Chair, received the Laurence P. Sharples Award recently from the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA). The annual award is the highest honor given to an individual who has made significant contributions to the advancement of general aviation, which characterized the life of Laurence P. Sharples, one of AOPA’s […]
Phoenix Sky Harbor Offers Self-Guided Tour
America’s Friendliest Airport® has gotten friendlier and now offers a great opportunity for students, families, friends, and others to explore and learn about the airport, its amenities and surrounding landmarks through fun, self-guided tours. Individuals and school groups can see what there is to do at America’s Friendliest Airport® by visiting a special section of […]
